God wants us to evaluate ourselves by how deep and strong our faith is. He doesn’t evaluate our spiritual condition by looking at how we appear on the surface. The depth of our faith determines how much of a difference we can make in the lives of those around us.
Quiet time reading the Bible each day is a great way to learn how to grow closer to God, if we learn how to read the Scriptures spiritually.
Why it's important that we maintain strong convictions rooted in the Bible, and what the fallout will be if we choose to neglect them.
Use these scriptures on decision making to adopt God’s perspective of what’s important and what’s not.
If you don't read the Bible or if you are overtaken by fear and emotion so much that the Word can't penetrate your heart, you will feel exhausted and lack power.
In order to dig deep, we have to be willing to go through the process of discovering who we really are and what’s really in our hearts. We often like to stay superficial and avoid this process. Strain exposes who we really are. How do you handle the strain in your life? What comes out? How deeply rooted are you and able to handle the strain of life?
Do you look forward to praying and believe God listens?
When Christians are not experiencing the personal joy and inspiration of Bible reading, then something will be missing in them as well as the community of believers with whom they fellowship. There will be a lack of energy, interest, faith, hope, and love.
Reading deeply means being emotionally present while you read.
Understanding and being inspired by the Bible requires a “veil” to be removed – We need our minds opened.
A daily quiet time helps us get to know God, and allows God to get to know us.